Bengaluru: Food Delivery Executive Lost his Life After Being Dragged by Drunk Driver

A horrifying incident unfolded in Bengaluru, where a food delivery executive lost his life after being dragged for over 100 meters by a drunk driver. The incident has sent shockwaves through the city and sparked a demand for justice.

Late on Sunday night, a group of five individuals, allegedly intoxicated, were traveling in a car to drop off a friend. Tragically, their journey took a devastating turn when their vehicle collided with a two-wheeler belonging to a delivery executive near the RR Nagar Metro station.

Rather than taking responsibility, the driver, under the influence of alcohol, attempted to flee the scene. However, alert locals immediately gave chase and managed to apprehend him. The driver was handed over to the police the following morning.

The delivery executive, identified as Pavan Kumar from HD Kote in the Mysuru district, lost his life in the incident. The driver, identified as Vinayak, resides in the Vijaynagar area of Bengaluru. Vinayak worked as a sales executive at an automobile showroom.

While the driver was captured, the three women and one male occupant accompanying him managed to escape the scene during the commotion caused by the locals' pursuit.

The police have registered a case at the Byatarayanapura traffic police station, charging the driver under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. Despite the driver's inebriated state, the authorities have registered a case under Section 185 of the Motor Vehicle Act (Drink and drive) and Section 279 of the IPC (rash and negligent driving). Traffic police have also registered cases under Section 304A (culpable homicide not amounting to murder).

The tragic incident has ignited a wave of outrage among the public, demanding justice for the deceased delivery executive. People are calling for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and harsh penalties for drunk driving to prevent such heartbreaking incidents in the future.